===================== Product Identification =====================
MSDS NAME:BATTERY WET, FILLED WITH ACID
NIIN:01-210-1964
MSDS Number: BSQDR
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:EAST PENN MANUFACTURING CO. INC.
Address:DEKA ROAD
City:LYON STATION
State:PA
ZIP:19536
Country:US
Info Phone Num:215 682-6361
Emergency Phone Num:215 682-6361
CAGE:DO231
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:EAST PENN MANUFACTURING CO., INC.
Address:DEKA ROAD
City:LYON STATION
State:PA
ZIP:19536
Phone:215-682-6361/800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
CAGE:DO231
Company:EAST PENN MFG CO INC
Address:DEKA RD
Box:City:LYON STATION
State:PA
ZIP:19536
Country:US
Phone:610-682-6361
CAGE:04055
============= Composition/Information on Ingredients =============
Name:LEAD, INORGANIC LEAD (SUSPECTED HUMAN CARCINOGEN BY IARC,
NTP & ACGIH)
CAS:7439-92-1
RTECS #:OF7525000
Fraction by Wt: 43-70%
ACGIH TLV:0.15 MG/CUM
EPA Rpt Qty:1 LB
DOT Rpt Qty:1 LB
Name:ANTIMONY
CAS:7440-36-0
RTECS #:CC4025000
Fraction by Wt: 0-4%
OSHA PEL:0.5 MG/CUM
ACGIH TLV:0.5 MG/CUM
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
Name:SULFURIC ACID IC=INTENDED CHANGES
CAS:7664-93-9
RTECS #:WS5600000
Fraction by Wt: 20-44%
OSHA PEL:1 MG/CUM
ACGIH TLV:1 MG/CUM=IC
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
===================== Hazards Identification =====================
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:CONTACT MAY CAUSE EYE, NOSE, THROAT
IRRITATION; POSSIBLE SEVERE SKIN BURNS, EROSION OF TEETH.
INHALATION: RESPIRATORY DIFFICULTY; INFLAMMATION OF NOSE, THROAT, &
BRONCHIAL TUBES.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:SEE INGREDIENTS
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PULMONARY EDEMA, BRONCHITIS,
EMPHYSEMA, DENTAL EROSION, TRACHEOBRONCHITIS.
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
First Aid:SKIN: FLUSH WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15
MINUTES. REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. INGESTION: GIVE LARGE
AMOUNTS OF WATER, DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION
IN ALL CASES.
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Flash Point:NON-FLAMMABLE
Lower Limits:4% SEE SUPP
Upper Limits:74% SEE SUPP
Extinguishing Media:CLASS A,B,C EXTINGUISHER; CO2, HALON
Fire Fighting Procedures:COOL EXTERIOR OF BATTERY TO PREVENT RUPTURE.
WEAR SCBA & PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:HYDROGEN GAS IS PRODUCED, WHICH MAY
EXPLODE IF IGNITED. ACID MIST & VAPORS IN A FIRE SITUATION ARE
CORROSIVE.
================== Accidental Release Measures ==================
Spill Release Procedures:DILUTE W/5-6 VOLUMES OF WATER & GRADUALLY
NEUTRALIZE. WEAR NIOSH APPROVED POSITIVE PRESSURE SCBA WHEN
EXPOSURE LEVEL UNKNOWN.
Neutralizing Agent:SODIUM BICARBONATE, SODA ASH, LIME
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE AWAY FROM REACTIVE MATERIALS.
KEEP NEUTRALIZERS/SAND IN SAME GENERAL AREA. IF BATTERY CASE IS
BROKEN, AVOID CONTACT W/INTERNAL COMPONENTS.
============= Exposure Controls/Personal Protection =============
Respiratory Protection:ACID GAS RESPIRATOR WHEN PEL IS EXCEEDED OR
EMPLOYEE EXPERIENCES RESPIRATORY IRRITATION.
Ventilation:ENCLOSED AREA: LOCAL EXHAUST PREFERRED; MECHANICAL
ACCEPTABLE @ 1-4 AIR EXCHANGES/HOUR. USE EXPLOSION-PROOF EQUIPMENT.
Protective Gloves:ACID PROOF (RUBBER)
Eye Protection:REQUIRED
Other Protective Equipment:ACID RESISTANT APRON, BOOTS, PROTECTIVE
CLOTHING. EYEWASH & SHOWER STATIONS SHOULD BE MADE AVAILABLE.
Work Hygienic Practices:GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE/WORK PRACTICES ARE
MANDATORY.
Supplemental Safety and Health
LEL & UEL INFORMATION IS FOR HYDROGEN GAS.
================== Physical/Chemical Properties ==================
HCC:C1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:235 F
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:322-770F
Vapor Pres:13
Spec Gravity:1.220-1.325
Evaporation Rate & Reference:(BU AC=1): <1
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, ODORLESS, COLORLESS
================= Stability and Reactivity Data =================
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS (SUCH AS HOT NITRIC ACID)
Stability Condition to Avoid:TEMPERATURES > 322-770F & OTHER IGNITION
SOURCES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:HYDROGEN GAS, CO, CO2, & ACID
MIST/VAPORS
==================== Disposal Considerations ====================
Waste Disposal Methods:LEAD-ACID BATTERIES ARE COMPLETELY RECYCLABLE.
TO RETURN BATTERIES TO EAST PENN, CALL (215) 682-6361. UN2794.
Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies):
This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department
of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever,
expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this
document should seek competent professional advice to verify and
assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their
particular situation.
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